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  • Title:

    RF Communication Engineer

  • Location:

    Milton Keynes

  • Salary:

    plus benefits

  • Contact:

    Emma Broderick

  • Contact email:

    ebroderick@belcan.com

  • Job ref:

    JO0000026327_1730713209

  • Published:

    3 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2024-12-04

Join Our Client's Cutting-Edge Team as a RF Communications Engineer!

Are you passionate about developing leading-edge electronics for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems? Do you thrive in a startup environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you in the Milton Keynes area!

Position Overview:

We are actively seeking a passionate, collaborative, and forward-thinking RF Communication Engineer to join our client's innovative team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are enthusiastic about developing cutting-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define, design, implement, and maintain measurement/test solutions for link/modem validation.
  • Analyse calibration and metrology aspects, including statistical error analysis, confidence levels, and error budgets.
  • Develop modular, reusable software in Python (or similar languages) for various setups.
  • Troubleshoot and analyse link-performance issues.
  • Collaborate with DSP, hardware, and software teams to enhance system performance.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics.
  • 2+ years of experience with RF measurement and instrumentation.
  • 2+ years of programming experience using Python, LabVIEW, SQL, or Embedded C.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience:

  • Proficiency with Linux operating systems, VLANs, and network security.
  • Hands-on RF measurement experience with analyzers, vector signal generators, power sensors, and network analyzers.
  • Knowledge of physical-layer modem algorithms/standards (DVB-S2, CCSDS, SG NTN).
  • Experience with link-performance measurement (link/protocol testers, channel emulators).
  • Collaborative software design experience (GIT, code reviews).
  • Antenna range experience and OTA experiment design.
  • RF test automation experience (SCPI, test executive).
  • Statistical analysis and metrology expertise.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a RF Communications Engineer to design and own new cutting-edge products in a fast-paced, innovative environment and benefits from a competitive salary and benefits and site based working. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact in the space industry, please contact me on 07732 694 243 or you can apply directly by following the Apply Now link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.